What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Bologna? Bologne, food, Italy, etc…
Well there’s also a selection of churches, museums and yes more leaning towers. I saw an incredible statue carved by Michealangelo and Nicola Pisano in the church of San Domenico. It was a magnificent piece of artistry. Very powerful and then I walked around it to the back and there was the bones of St. Domenico inside a reliquery. Wam Bam thank you M’am! It was pretty much awesome.
Then we went to the Santa Maria dei Servi in which is contained the Madonna and Child painted over 800 years ago by Cimabue. Imagine how much it has been destructed and how many people have seen prayed, cried, shouted, kissed, blessed, etc, in front of that painting over 800 years. It adds a lot of meaning to things when you think like that. I’ve learned to think like that when visting church after church after church.. it can get old, but each is special in it’s own way and impacted a selection of people lives and gave meaning to someone somewhere. It’s really interesting and you don’t have to be religious to understand that.
To answer your question, OF COURSE I climbed up one of the leaning towers. 500 steps up there baby. That means I climbed 1,000 steps altogether. The view that high is always delicious and I never want to leave.
I had the best gelato since I’ve been here. SO, go to Bologna if you want the best gelato.
Then we took a train to Rimini, a town on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. We stayed in Hostel Jammin’. It was very affordable: 18 euro/night for a four person room with private bathroom, fresh sheets, and breakfast in the morning.
The first night we got there very late becasue we got lost after getting off the train. We got lost for an hour and a half. haha We ate at a nice restaurant called The Bounty. The service was excellent, the environment comfortable, the food delicious, the beer cold, and the music acceptable. What more could you ask for?
The next day we spent at the beach. The sun was bright, it was a gorgeous day and I was ready to strip down to my bathing suit and take the beach by storm. So that’s exactly what I did. I took in some sun and jumped in and out of the water. It was a little chilly, but you know how that goes. It’s just cold in the beginning and then you get used to it. We were out there all day and then went back to the hostel and took a nap and then came back out for dinner and to celebrate St. Patty’s Day the American way.
The Bounty was pleased to receive us for a second time that weekend. This night we ate better. I had the best tortellini that has ever graced my palate. AMAZING, I can’t stop thinking about it. It was stuffed with cheese and assorted seafood and tossed in a creamy cheese seafood vegetable sauce. Oh! out of this world. We laughed and laughed and laughed and then danced and danced and danced. The next morning we woke up and were sufficiently worn out from the weekend and made our way back home by lunchtime.
Wonderful…..
Bologna, Rimini, and Eight Lovely Ladies
March 21, 2007
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You are gifted, it's a pleasure to read your post.
I'm happy I've stumbled upon it
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at November 22, 2007 09:43 AM
Great post! I will definately think of this blog the next time I say the word Bologna!
Posted by: rufus40444 at April 4, 2008 11:22 PM
I have been invited to Italy but I have yet to make it.
Posted by: renovato at April 7, 2008 09:28 PM
Wow, climbing up one of the leaning towers...I'd probably faint I'm so afraid of heights. Wouldn't mind seeing a picture of that view, though. :)
Posted by: Glass Sinks at June 16, 2008 08:10 PM
That is a funny post! I'll never eat bologna the same way again :)
Posted by: Omar at January 23, 2009 04:07 PM
I could never climb the leaning tower!
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Posted by: relocating to charlotte north at February 26, 2009 05:25 AM
I've been saving up to make a trip to the European countries. It sounds like so much fun!
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Posted by: halen smith at March 25, 2009 12:41 PM
Rimini is the greatest seaside resort on the Adriatic Riviera :)
Posted by: totto at June 11, 2009 10:45 AM
Totto, do now forget about Riccione, nearby Rimini. Great place to be for a summer holiday.
Posted by: alin at June 24, 2009 03:38 PM
That's good !! a lot many things to see and experience.....apart from food, there are churches, museums leaning towers etc...
Posted by: Teeth Whitening at July 21, 2009 07:08 AM
Rally interesting post.I could never climb the leaning tower.
Posted by: pall smith at July 21, 2009 08:44 AM
I pray that you go again there and enjoy so much.
Posted by: gracierobert at July 31, 2009 12:27 PM
Climbing on such a leaning tower is quite interesting . I wish I would be there. Keep posting such a nice aritlce
Posted by: AcaiBerry at August 14, 2009 08:24 AM
I'd probably faint I'm so afraid of heights. Wouldn't mind seeing a picture of that view..
Posted by: Resveratrol at August 18, 2009 09:03 PM
How far is Rimini from bolonga ? We are planning a tour and need more info.
Posted by: sunil dua at October 15, 2009 10:49 AM
I never heared about Bologna.What is this.
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Who is Bologna, Rimini, and Eight Lovely Ladies? Can anyone tell me who are they.
Posted by: Acai Berries at October 31, 2009 08:51 AM
Italy is really very beautiful place as described here also.It has collection of beautiful churches also i really want to visit Italy at least once.
Posted by: Teeth whitening at November 2, 2009 09:39 AM
Been in summer to Italy - I enjoyed the churches very much - beautiful glass windows - I love Italy - And the girls :)
Posted by: Infrared Sauna at February 6, 2010 12:51 AM
Rimini is a very beatiful place to make holidays. summer sun and sexy people. i liked it.
Posted by: Magantus at February 6, 2010 01:02 AM
you are so lucky to have seen such a beautiful place! I really envy you.
Posted by: jillian turner at March 28, 2010 01:35 AM
I love Europe! I haven't been to Italy but I have been to Germany. I just love the rustic and vintage feel where everything still seems so fresh, unlike most polluted cities
Posted by: RosaC at April 4, 2010 12:30 AM
I have been to Rimini a few times because we participate in the Paganello Beach Ultimate Tourney each year. Having said this, I have never eaten Boulogne sausage there and I think I will have to try for myself the next time we go there later this year.
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Wow, what a great place, I've been to Rimini on 2000
it was one of my best trips ever
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Posted by: adinesmith at May 11, 2010 09:10 AM
Having been to Italy a number of times, I also marvel at the beauty of the art. But also, is the artistry in the cuisine.
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Italy Great place to be for a summer holiday.Italy is really very beautiful place as described here also.It has collection of beautiful churches also i really want to visit Italy at least once.
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Posted by: davidleonen at June 10, 2010 03:08 PM
Italy is a beautiful country. I have been there once. I stayed with the family and I learned more in talks over the kitchen sink as we were cooking than anything else I learned at the ripe old age of 16.
Posted by: Rifa01 at June 10, 2010 04:29 PM
I'm going to italy this august. Can't wait to visit Milan!
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I prefer Greece over Italy.
Posted by: Autoresponder at July 1, 2010 09:24 PM
Do you prefer Milan or Bologna?
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Was in Italy 2 years ago and once back in 05 while doing work in Austria...
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Posted by: Mercen S at July 8, 2010 05:45 AM
wow what an amazing tale and trip you had ladies, I agree with you having been to Belogna myself it is hard to find a better place to eat in the world! I wish you would update us on your other travels or experiences, this was great!
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Posted by: New York Single Women at July 15, 2010 08:03 AM
Sounds like a pretty awesome trip. You've made me think again about going to Italy.
I definitely don't think I could work up the courage to climb one of the leaning tower :-S. (I'm scared of heights big time!)
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Italy is indeed a beautiful country; have not been there for a long time and must really make an effort again. Having read your article, the common beach holiday is far less appealing.
Posted by: Max at July 28, 2010 12:41 AM
you are a very fortunate person to experience this. cherish it!
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Italy is beautiful. The food, wine, atmosphere, music, smells and the friendly people . A visit to Italy ends with a taste for more ...
Posted by: 50 Plus Sam at July 29, 2010 09:05 PM
So much history, would love visiting Italy sometime. Thanks for sharing your experience and travels.
Posted by: Ecopaintspecialists at August 1, 2010 11:14 PM
Oh the gelato in Bologna is yummylicious. Did you take the obligatory leaning photo with the leaning tower in the background"? lol..I think I have a 'few' of those. Ah can't wait to travel to Italy again. This post brings up memories. ;)
Posted by: Julie Simpson at August 3, 2010 10:16 AM
Italy is a very romantic place for me..Interesting read
Posted by: Kathy at August 5, 2010 09:09 AM
I went to Rimini in the early '70's. Do you still have to cross the railway tracks to get from the hotels to the beach?
Posted by: Glynn Sole at August 7, 2010 03:24 PM
I long to go to italy. The food and the architecture is all so alluring...a very well written blog..
Posted by: Amit at August 9, 2010 11:35 AM
I am extremely jealous! I want to go to Italy so bad! My husband wants to take me there for our 15th anniversary so that our kids are a bit older.
Great post!
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I have heard that next to Pesaro, Rimini is one of the nicest towns on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. Your trip sounds like it was pretty adventurous!
Posted by: Rusty at August 20, 2010 06:50 AM
I went to a nice Italian restaurant once and they were playing Dean Martin’s That’s Amore, and it was very romantic. I felt like I was in Italy.
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Studying abroad is a great experience. The food, the culture, the sites (like the Adriatic). A rare opportunity. Your blog brings it alive.
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Italy is indeed a beautiful country; have not been there for a long time and must really make an effort again
Its a place where you can fall in love over and over again
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Italy is indeed a beautiful country; have not been there for a long time and must really make an effort again.
Its a place where I can fall in love over and over again
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Italy is beautiful. The food, wine, atmosphere, music, smells and the friendly people . A visit to Italy ends with a taste for more.
Posted by: Marriage at October 5, 2010 11:22 AM
Hi Jeanette, nice blog to read, just sharing Bologna is known for its beauty, great cuisine, and its left-wing politics. Bologna is home to the former Italian communist party and its newspaper, L'Unita, and has an active gay community. Bologna can be visited any time of the year although it may be pretty cold in winter and hot in summer by belajar bisnis
Posted by: Izoel Kantor at October 21, 2010 10:32 PM
Never been to Italy but this certainly make me want to go. Well written and easy to read.
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